How much does an earth driller make in Dallas?
$60,670a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $29.17 an hour or $5,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.17
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,650Median: $60,670Highest 10%: $82,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| 25th | $50,140 | $24.11 | |
| Median | $60,670 | $29.17 | |
| 75th | $72,450 | $34.83 | |
| 90th | $82,860 | $39.84 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for earth drillers.
| Midland, TX | $63,730 |
| Austin, TX | $61,550 |
| Houston, TX | $57,970 |
| San Antonio, TX | $57,840 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $108,200 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $81,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,230 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $69,020 |
| Extraction Worker | $66,910 |
| Plumber | $61,250 |
| Service Unit Operator | $60,870 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $59,400 |
| Electrician | $59,010 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $56,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $29.17 ($60,670 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $60,670 against $60,190 nationally, 1% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $58,700, so Dallas pays 3% more.
Where does Dallas rank for earth driller pay?
43 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does an earth driller make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,860 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.